For the second time in four years, the UK is facing high gas-fired electricity costs due to a global fossil crisis.

The difference between four years ago and now?

Wind and solar capacity deployed since 2021 is reducing gas reliance and saving an estimated £7 million per day!

April 09, 2026 - 11:03 UTC

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A quarter of UK wind and solar capacity has been deployed since the 2021-2023 fossil fuel crisis.

Over 15 GW was added over that period:
- 7.7 GW of new wind
- 7.6 GW of new solar
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The cost of gas has risen by 42% in the first four weeks of the latest fossil fuel crisis.

However, the added wind and solar capacity since 2021 has cut gas generation by 39%, insulating the system from the worst impacts of the price hikes.
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